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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Middle Schools in Oregon (2026)

The most improved public middle schools in Oregon are Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, The Ivy School and W W Jones Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 463 1,095 Avg. Improved Rank: 696

Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Oregon (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1095
(from 1,193 to 98)
Grades: 7-12
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Rank: #22.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,147 to 186)
Grades: PK-8
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Rank: #33.
W W Jones Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,147 to 249)
Grades: K-8
3513 Arock Rd
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Rank: #44.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,147 to 251)
Grades: K-8
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Rank: #55.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +880
(from 1,147 to 267)
Grades: K-8
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Burnt River School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-12
201 S 1st Ave
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-8
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-12
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Rank: #99.
Mapleton Jr/sr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +856
(from 1,125 to 269)
Grades: 7-12
10868 E Mapleton Rd
Mapleton, OR 97453
(541) 268-4322
Rank: #1010.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +809
(from 1,086 to 277)
Grades: PK-12
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Rank: #1111.
Pine Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +802
(from 1,129 to 327)
Grades: K-12
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Rank: #1212.
Riddle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +783
(from 1,052 to 269)
Grades: 7-12
127 Main St
Riddle, OR 97469
(541) 874-2251
Rank: #1313.
Coquille Junior Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +765
(from 1,112 to 347)
Grades: 7-12
499 W Central Blvd
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2163
Rank: #1414.
Bridger Creative Science School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +710
(from 1,068 to 358)
Grades: K-8
7910 Se Market St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6336
Rank: #1515.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +695
(from 938 to 243)
Grades: PK-8
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Rank: #1616.
Glendale Community Charter School Pre-k-12
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +688
(from 1,187 to 499)
Grades: PK-12
10598 Azalea Glen Rd
Glendale, OR 97442
(541) 832-1701
Rank: #1717.
Arlington Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +676
(from 1,202 to 526)
Grades: K-12
1200 Main St
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2632
Rank: #1818.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +656
(from 871 to 215)
Grades: K-12
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Rank: #1919.
Annex Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +639
(from 882 to 243)
Grades: K-12
402 Annex Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Rank: #2020.
Lost River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +637
(from 1,072 to 435)
Grades: 7-12
23330 Hwy 50
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Rank: #2121.
Harper Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +622
(from 938 to 316)
Grades: K-12
2987 Harper/westfall Rd
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Rank: #2222.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +601
(from 828 to 227)
Grades: 7-12
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3193
Rank: #2323.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +596
(from 658 to 62)
Grades: K-8
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +583
(from 969 to 386)
Grades: 6-8
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Jordan Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +583
(from 1,030 to 447)
Grades: 7-12
501 Bassett
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Rank: #2626.
Mckenzie River Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +568
(from 884 to 316)
Grades: K-12
51187 Blue River Drive
Vida, OR 97488
(541) 822-3338
Rank: #2727.
Beaverton Academy Of Science And Engineering
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +567
(from 625 to 58)
Grades: 6-12
10740 Ne Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-3630
Rank: #2828.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +552
(from 738 to 186)
Grades: K-12
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Rank: #2929.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +551
(from 1,212 to 661)
Grades: 6-12
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Rank: #3030.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +542
(from 1,072 to 530)
Grades: 7-12
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +530
(from 1,014 to 484)
Grades: K-12
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Network Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +530
(from 1,165 to 635)
Grades: 7-12
2550 Portland St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 344-1229
Rank: #3333.
Grant Union Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +513
(from 728 to 215)
Grades: 7-12
911 S Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
Rank: #3434.
Alliance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +493
(from 679 to 186)
Grades: K-12
16075 S Front Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8556
Rank: #3535.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +463
(from 952 to 489)
Grades: 1-8
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
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